West Michigan Business: Alt. Energytag:www.mlive.com,2014:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/34532013-05-23T11:05:00ZBusiness, Auto Industry, Economy, Finance NewsMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceReminder: Stryker Corp. manufacturing job fair at 2 p.m. in Kalamazootag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.106100932013-05-23T11:05:00Z2013-05-23T11:17:30ZA job fair is taking place at 2 p.m. at the YMCA on West Maple Street in Kalamazoo.Ursula Zerilli | uzerilli@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/uzerilli/index.html
A job fair is taking place at 2 p.m. at the YMCA on West Maple Street in Kalamazoo.
Michigan regulatory agencies to host citizens forum on energy issues in Grand Rapidstag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.100178362013-02-18T19:35:29Z2013-02-18T19:36:08ZThe forum will be the second of seven forums being held around Michigan.Jim Harger | jharger@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/jharger/index.html
The forum will be the second of seven forums being held around Michigan.
More than 800 jobs and $267 million in investment headed to Battle Creek tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.98441592013-01-23T22:45:00Z2013-01-23T23:19:47ZAuo industry suppliers Denso Manufacturing Michigan Inc.and Cosma International have major development plans in Battle Creek.Al Jones | ajones5@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/ajones/index.html
Auo industry suppliers Denso Manufacturing Michigan Inc.and Cosma International have major development plans in Battle Creek.
Perrigo has tentative OK to launch competitor for heartburn treatment Zegerid OTCtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.92176332012-10-16T15:45:00Z2012-10-16T15:59:27ZThe Allegan-based company has received tentative approval to market a store-brand competitor for Merck & Co.'s Zegerid OTC.Al Jones | ajones5@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/ajones/index.html
The Allegan-based company has received tentative approval to market a store-brand competitor for Merck & Co.'s Zegerid OTC.
How many LED light bulbs does it take for Spectrum Health to save $170,000 a year?tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.88354452012-08-13T21:02:34Z2012-08-14T00:31:59ZBesides saving money, the new GE Lighting fixtures also give off a better glow, said Tom Theoret, director of facilities for Spectrum Health.Jim Harger | jharger@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/jharger/index.html
Besides saving money, the new GE Lighting fixtures also give off a better glow, said Tom Theoret, director of facilities for Spectrum Health.
West Michigan's first Five Guys opens in Portage to crowds, lots of peanut shellstag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.85846602012-06-25T19:05:00Z2012-06-25T19:06:07ZThe new Five Guys, which opened June 25 at Portage's Southland Mall, is the first of the chain to open west of Lansing. Yvonne Zipp | yzipp@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/yzipp/index.html
The new Five Guys, which opened June 25 at Portage's Southland Mall, is the first of the chain to open west of Lansing.
Grand Rapids team joins Gov. Rick Snyder in Europe to land jobs for Michigantag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.79350332012-03-17T17:07:41Z2012-03-17T17:26:13ZThe Right Place's team spent months coordinating itinerary packed with 15 meetings, couple of receptions and a forum.Shandra Martinez | smartinez@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/smartinezgr/index.html
The Right Place's team spent months coordinating itinerary packed with 15 meetings, couple of receptions and a forum.
Report: Wolverine World Wide could be bidder for Payless Chain brandtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.76307542012-01-26T17:14:00Z2012-01-27T00:09:48ZSource calls Rockford footwear company "best hope" for Collective BrandsShandra Martinez | smartinez@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/smartinezgr/index.html
Source calls Rockford footwear company "best hope" for Collective Brands
New LEED guidelines coming: Momentum builds for LEED-certified buildingstag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.75893302012-01-19T09:07:35Z2012-01-19T20:47:58ZNew LEED building standards for sustainable construction go into effect this year, even as momentum grows for businesses and organizations building or remodeling facilities to do it with certification in mind.Business Review West Michiganhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/businessreview/index.html
New LEED building standards for sustainable construction go into effect this year, even as momentum grows for businesses and organizations building or remodeling facilities to do it with certification in mind.
Green Awards 2011: Holland Rescue Mission New Life Recycling Center, Small Businesstag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6933842.201109071450302011-09-08T10:00:00Z2011-09-07T18:50:30ZHolland Rescue Mission New Life Recycling Center Manager Bob Koelndorfer.Holland Rescue Mission incorporates all three aspects of the triple bottom line — environmental, economic and social impact — through its New Life Recycling Center. “We see sustainability as the potential...Olivia Pulsinelli | Business Review West Michiganhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/opuls/index.html
Holland Rescue Mission New Life Recycling Center Manager Bob Koelndorfer.Holland Rescue Mission incorporates all three aspects of the triple bottom line — environmental, economic and social impact — through its New Life Recycling Center. “We see sustainability as the potential...
Green Awards 2011: URS Corp., Green Construction-Newtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6933564.201109071449592011-09-08T10:00:00Z2011-09-07T18:49:59ZSpectrum Health credits URS Corp. in Grand Rapids for its key role in “leading our green initiatives and strategies” in building the new Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, which is seeking LEED Silver certification, said Steven Coates, director of design and...Olivia Pulsinelli | Business Review West Michiganhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/opuls/index.html
Spectrum Health credits URS Corp. in Grand Rapids for its key role in “leading our green initiatives and strategies” in building the new Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, which is seeking LEED Silver certification, said Steven Coates, director of design and...
Green Awards 2011: GMB Architects + Engineering, Green Designtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6933455.201109071449332011-09-08T10:00:00Z2011-09-07T18:49:33ZCityFlats Hotel in Holland, designed by GMB Architects + Engineering.The original CityFlats Hotel in Holland is well known for its unique design and for being the first LEED Gold hotel in the Midwest. So when Charter House Innovations decided to...Olivia Pulsinelli | Business Review West Michiganhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/opuls/index.html
CityFlats Hotel in Holland, designed by GMB Architects + Engineering.The original CityFlats Hotel in Holland is well known for its unique design and for being the first LEED Gold hotel in the Midwest.So when Charter House Innovations decided to develop...
Green Awards 2011: Western Michigan University, Greatest Green Initiativetag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6933794.201109071448102011-09-08T10:00:00Z2011-09-07T18:48:10ZWMU's College of Health and Human Services Building.Western Michigan University has been on the leading edge of sustainability for years, and it continues to enhance its green efforts. “As one of the largest facility owners in West Michigan, it is...Olivia Pulsinelli | Business Review West Michiganhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/opuls/index.html
WMU's College of Health and Human Services Building.Western Michigan University has been on the leading edge of sustainability for years, and it continues to enhance its green efforts. “As one of the largest facility owners in West Michigan, it is...
Green Awards 2011: West Michigan Shared Hospital Laundry Services, Construction—Existing Buildingtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6933595.201109071446182011-09-08T10:00:00Z2011-09-07T18:46:18ZWest Michigan Shared Hospital Laundry Services.West Michigan’s growing identity as a health care destination was a major factor in West Michigan Shared Hospital Laundry Services’ recent plant retrofit, Executive Director Duane Houvener said. “The original building was constructed in 1975...Olivia Pulsinelli | Business Review West Michiganhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/opuls/index.html
West Michigan Shared Hospital Laundry Services.West Michigan’s growing identity as a health care destination was a major factor in West Michigan Shared Hospital Laundry Services’ recent plant retrofit, Executive Director Duane Houvener said.“The original building was constructed in 1975 to...
Green Awards 2011: Midwest Energy Cooperative, Green Givingtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6933520.201109071444452011-09-08T10:00:00Z2011-09-07T18:44:45ZThe Danny Young Memorial Renewable Energy Park at the Midwest Energy Cooperative's headquarters.Midwest Energy Cooperative’s recent Home Energy Makeover initiative took an “extreme” approach to the triple bottom line. The initiative was funded through Midwest Energy's state-mandated energy optimization program...Olivia Pulsinelli | Business Review West Michiganhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/opuls/index.html
The Danny Young Memorial Renewable Energy Park at the Midwest Energy Cooperative's headquarters.Midwest Energy Cooperative’s recent Home Energy Makeover initiative took an “extreme” approach to the triple bottom line.The initiative was funded through Midwest Energy's state-mandated energy optimization program as...
Green Awards 2011: Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce, Green Education and Outreachtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6933757.201109071444052011-09-08T10:00:00Z2011-09-07T18:44:05ZAs sustainability becomes increasingly important for businesses, the Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce wanted to provide its members with a sustainability resource beyond information about recycled paper and CFL bulbs, said Ryan Simpson, the chamber’s director of advocacy. The chamber’s...Olivia Pulsinelli | Business Review West Michiganhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/opuls/index.html
As sustainability becomes increasingly important for businesses, the Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce wanted to provide its members with a sustainability resource beyond information about recycled paper and CFL bulbs, said Ryan Simpson, the chamber’s director of advocacy.The chamber’s Environmental...
Grand Valley State University readies courses for battery industrytag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.68204562011-08-17T15:32:48Z2011-08-18T21:43:02ZAs advanced battery plants in Holland ramp up production, Grand Valley State University is ramping up academic programs to support the fledgling industry.Mark Sanchez | Business Review West Michiganhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msanche/index.html
As advanced battery plants in Holland ramp up production, Grand Valley State University is ramping up academic programs to support the fledgling industry.
As President Obama visits Holland battery plant, should government be betting on technology? (commentary)tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6787071.201108110935462011-08-11T11:00:00Z2011-08-11T13:35:46ZThe Johnson Controls Inc.-Saft plant, where Obama visits today, received a $299 million grant to launch its battery production and research operations in Michigan.Chris Knapehttp://connect.mlive.com/user/cknape/index.html
The Johnson Controls Inc.-Saft plant, where Obama visits today, received a $299 million grant to launch its battery production and research operations in Michigan.
Innovation requires 'supportive culture,' award winner saystag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.67210632011-07-28T17:20:59Z2011-08-01T18:28:19ZFrom Michigan's largest institutions to its newest startups, innovation is the key for businesses to advance the state's economy. Those were the kinds of organizations honored today during Business Review West Michigan's Innovation Michigan 2011 luncheon and awards ceremony.Olivia Pulsinelli | Business Review West Michiganhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/opuls/index.html
From Michigan's largest institutions to its newest startups, innovation is the key for businesses to advance the state's economy. Those were the kinds of organizations honored today during Business Review West Michigan's Innovation Michigan 2011 luncheon and awards ceremony.
Innovation Michigan Lifetime Achievement Award Winner: Cascade Engineeringtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.6682699.201108010906402011-07-21T13:30:10Z2011-08-01T13:06:40ZThrough 15 business units serving an array of industries, from automotive and furniture components, to solar panels and consumer goods, Cascade Engineering has become an innovative company competing in a global economy. Along the way, Cascade embraced sustainable business practices and pursued business initiatives with a social mission. The company even has a consulting business, Quest Sustainable Solutions, that shares best practices and ideas for sustainable business.Mark Sanchez | Business Review West Michiganhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msanche/index.html
Through 15 business units serving an array of industries, from automotive and furniture components, to solar panels and consumer goods, Cascade Engineering has become an innovative company competing in a global economy. Along the way, Cascade embraced sustainable business practices and pursued business initiatives with a social mission. The company even has a consulting business, Quest Sustainable Solutions, that shares best practices and ideas for sustainable business.